No kidding about the 200 grain semi wad cutter. The hard cast is sort of an invention of mine. 9 pounds of wheel weights and one pound of 60/40 solder (plumbers solder without the flux). Melt them together, add a stick of bees wax to act as a flux to make the alloy mix properly, set the temp to 600 degrees F, then pour into the mold.

I use three molds. When the third is poured, open the first one and dump the cast bullets right into a bucket of cold water. The water anneals the alloy and "case hardens" it. Scratch it with a finger nail and it just makes a shiny line rather than a gouge as it would with lead or a soft alloy. Solder melts at about 400 degrees F. But the wheel weights are harder (more tin and antimony) so it takes a higher heat to completely melt that alloy and to 'fuse' or 'flux' it together. Scrape off the slag from the top of the melting pot and throw it away. Don't breathe in the fumes... somewhat toxic.. (to say the least). Maybe that's what got me into RC.. the fumes did something to my brain.. [sm=bananahead.gif]

Makes a very hard outer shell for the bullet and gives it penetration power. I used it in California for my back-up gun while bear and wild pig hunting. Does a great job.

CGr.


(man, talk about hijacking a thread!!! Sorry folks!!! )